Antique Book 1898 Mechanical Drawing Self-Taught - Joshua Rose Engineering RARE
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Offered for sale is a copy of Mechanical Drawing Self-Taught, authored by Joshua Rose, M.E.. This is the Fourth Edition, published in 1898 by Henry Carey Baird & Co. in Philadelphia. This comprehensive technical manual was intended to instruct the reader in the selection of drawing instruments, elementary mechanical drawing, and the practical application of these skills to machinery and engines.
Technical Contents:
This edition is a significant resource for those interested in 19th-century mechanical engineering practices. It includes:
Detailed instruction on using drawing boards, T-squares, and various pen points.
Practical technical guidance on pencil techniques, shading, and the use of specialized drawing instruments.
Extensive mechanical illustrations, including gear wheels, horizontal boring mills, and friction disks.
Large-format, fold-out technical plates providing detailed schematics, such as the "Details 26" Chucking Lathe Head Stock" and the "200 H.P. Horizontal Steam Engine - Connection Rod".
Condition Report:
Exterior: The book features a textured brown cloth binding with gold-gilt spine lettering. The exterior shows wear consistent with its age, including fraying at the spine ends and edges.
Interior: The front hinge is cracked/starting. The pages contain professional technical illustrations and fold-out diagrams. Please review all photos for a comprehensive view of the binding and the condition of the fold-out plates.
This volume serves as both a historical record of late 19th-century industrial drafting and a practical reference for enthusiasts of antique mechanical engineering.
$69.80
Sale price
$69.80
Regular price
Antique Book 1898 Mechanical Drawing Self-Taught - Joshua Rose Engineering RARE
$69.80
Sale price
$69.80
Regular price
Offered for sale is a copy of Mechanical Drawing Self-Taught, authored by Joshua Rose, M.E.. This is the Fourth Edition, published in 1898 by Henry Carey Baird & Co. in Philadelphia. This comprehensive technical manual was intended to instruct the reader in the selection of drawing instruments, elementary mechanical drawing, and the practical application of these skills to machinery and engines.
Technical Contents:
This edition is a significant resource for those interested in 19th-century mechanical engineering practices. It includes:
Detailed instruction on using drawing boards, T-squares, and various pen points.
Practical technical guidance on pencil techniques, shading, and the use of specialized drawing instruments.
Extensive mechanical illustrations, including gear wheels, horizontal boring mills, and friction disks.
Large-format, fold-out technical plates providing detailed schematics, such as the "Details 26" Chucking Lathe Head Stock" and the "200 H.P. Horizontal Steam Engine - Connection Rod".
Condition Report:
Exterior: The book features a textured brown cloth binding with gold-gilt spine lettering. The exterior shows wear consistent with its age, including fraying at the spine ends and edges.
Interior: The front hinge is cracked/starting. The pages contain professional technical illustrations and fold-out diagrams. Please review all photos for a comprehensive view of the binding and the condition of the fold-out plates.
This volume serves as both a historical record of late 19th-century industrial drafting and a practical reference for enthusiasts of antique mechanical engineering.